Is an umbrella company right for you as an IT contractor?
As a IT contractor one of the first decisions you need to make is whether you set up a limited company or use an umbrella company. This decision can be a tough one. In this series of blogs we take [...]
New 100% IT Recruitment Website
The new 100% IT recruitment website is LIVE! We are proud to announce the launch of our new website which coincides with our move to new premises. The new website has a modern look with improved functionality. Once you take [...]
We have moved to a new office
We have moved to a new office We are excited to announce that the 100% IT Recruitment team has moved to a new location. For the past five years we were located in a building about a mile away. Our [...]
The Telephone Interview
Top Ten Terrific Telephone Techniques for the Perfect Telephone Interview More and more these days, clients are kicking off the interview process for their IT job with a telephone interview and in a lot of cases it makes good sense. [...]
The Problem with the 2nd Interview – Why do they sometimes go wrong?
The Problem with the 2nd interview – Why do they sometimes go wrong? In the world of IT recruitment, we all too often we have to deliver bad news. “I’m sorry but you didn’t get the job this time”. It’s [...]
The Art of Producing a good Quality Job Description
IT Job Descriptions There’s nothing worse than publishing a job description on your website or through a recruiter and then either not receiving any response at all, or worse still, being inundated with applications from unsuitable candidates. Do either of [...]
What’s really going on for candidates in their job hunt?
What's really going on... At 100% IT Recruitment, we understand that candidates are our life blood and we strive to ensure that they are given the best possible experience when looking for a new IT job. It's important to us [...]
Do I need a Specialist IT Recruiter?
Information Technology is an essential component in almost every industry. From Agriculture to Zoology, IT allows for the sharing of data, which can support informed decision making, whilst improving resource and process management as part of efficiency measures. Forward thinking [...]
“We Don’t Use A Recruitment Agency” – Errrr are you crazy?
There are a lot of companies that don't use a recruitment agency. There are also a lot of companies that do use a recruitment agency - so who's right? Well, as this blog is written by a Recruitment Company owner, [...]
Job Boards
Job boards We get asked about job boards all the time. Which ones are good - are all the jobs real, should I post my CV, should I apply for similar jobs - what if it's for the same company? [...]
Something to put a smile on your face.
A few Support related funnies that you may be able to relate to. Computer Tech Support Tech support: What kind of computer do you have? Customer: A black one... =============== Customer: Hi, this is Celine. I [...]
Interviews – when it all goes wrong!
Interviews - when it all goes wrong! As you can appreciate, we see this all too often. Despite everyone's best efforts, now and again, things go wrong. I'm not really talking about having a bad interview although of course that [...]